Three Seconds is Also Love? (Seeking Follow-up Reads)

Fu Qin knew this was the result of two consecutive nights of intimacy. Compared to the perfunctory few seconds Tang San had offered in their past life, the satisfaction he provided was enough to make Xiao Wu glow with radiance.

[Name: Xiao Wu

Status: Body and mind extremely satisfied, soul power circulating smoothly

Favorability toward Fu Qin: 495 points (Peak of passionate love)

Disgust toward Tang San: 92 points (Approaching hatred)]

Dai Mubai leaned in toward Tang San, his eyes darting toward Xiao Wu. He subconsciously sniffed the air, a knowing, lecherous grin spreading across his face.

As a seasoned veteran who frequented brothels, he was all too familiar with this specific aura on a woman.

It was a unique scent radiating from the inside out, something a girl who had never known a man could never possess.

He nudged Tang San with his elbow and lowered his voice.

"Brother, not bad! I couldn't tell you were so quick to act. Xiao Wu looks so radiant—have you two been together for a while now?"

[Intelligence-Reducing Halo activated, Tang San concludes "Dai Mubai is envious of the childhood sweetheart bond between himself and Xiao Wu"]

[Tang San's thoughts: Dai Mubai really did see that the relationship between Xiao Wu and me is extraordinary. After all, we were husband and wife in our past life. Although we aren't officially together in this life, she will be mine sooner or later. It's only natural for him to be envious.]

Tang San recalled the image of them as a harmonious, devoted couple in their past life, a smug smile appearing on his face as he nodded without hesitation.

"Mm, Xiao Wu and I grew up together; our relationship has always been very good."

He completely missed the deeper meaning in Dai Mubai's words, assuming the other man was simply envious of their childhood sweetheart status.

He was entirely unaware that, in Dai Mubai's eyes, this nod was a confirmation that he had already slept with Xiao Wu.

Watching Tang San's "honest" appearance, Dai Mubai felt even more envious, jealous, and resentful.

He smacked his lips and muttered under his breath, "Good for you, getting your hands on such a beautiful and elegant girlfriend so early. You're a lucky bastard."

The way he looked at Xiao Wu held a bit more regret; such a fine girl had actually been taken by this guy who looked so "dull and honest."

After training, the group headed to the cafeteria for breakfast.

As soon as Ning Rongrong sat down, she couldn't help but stare at Xiao Wu, her eyes full of curiosity.

Xiao Wu's complexion today was simply too good; that inner radiance made even her, a beauty in her own right, feel a twinge of envy.

"Xiao Wu, your skin and complexion are just too good!" Ning Rongrong propped her chin on her hand and chirped, "Your skin is so white and tender, and it's glowing! Do you have some secret for skincare? Tell me quickly!"

Zhu Zhuqing also raised her eyes to look at Xiao Wu, a flash of surprise crossing her gaze.

She was cold by nature and rarely paid attention to such things, but she had to admit that Xiao Wu's change today was indeed obvious; her entire person exuded an indescribable, soft charm.

Xiao Wu blushed slightly at the question and subconsciously glanced at Fu Qin, who was eating his breakfast in a leisurely manner not far away, a hint of imperceptible shyness and sweetness in her eyes.

[Xiao Wu's favorability +2, currently 497 points]

She shook her head gently, her voice soft and sweet: "There's no secret, I just slept quite well last night."

As soon as these words were out, Ning Rongrong immediately wore an expression of disbelief: "Liar! Can sleeping well really give you such a complexion? I slept for eight hours yesterday, why don't I look as radiant as you?"

Her gaze darted back and forth between Xiao Wu and Fu Qin, vaguely feeling that things weren't that simple.

Ever since the assessment day, Xiao Wu had always been clinging to Fu Qin, and their interactions were exceptionally intimate, yet she still claimed to be Tang San's girlfriend.

Could it be that Xiao Wu and Fu Qin were siblings?

That didn't seem right either!

[Fate Origin and Dissipation Max+ activated, Ning Rongrong's curiosity toward Fu Qin transforms into favorability]

[Ning Rongrong's thoughts: The way Xiao Wu looks at Brother Fu Qin is so strange. Could there be some secret between them? Brother Fu Qin is handsome and capable, so it's normal for Xiao Wu to like him... but, I like Brother Fu Qin too!]

Looking at Fu Qin's handsome face, Ning Rongrong's cheeks flushed slightly, and the panel showed her favorability toward Fu Qin had risen to 98 points.

She secretly thought to herself that she must find a way to figure out what Xiao Wu was hiding from her; perhaps it had something to do with Brother Fu Qin?

Fu Qin took all of this in, a faint, elusive smile playing on his lips.

He knew that Xiao Wu's irrepressible glow was the best "announcement." Although nothing had been said explicitly, anyone with a sharp eye could see the clues.

Tang San sat to the side, listening to Ning Rongrong pester Xiao Wu for skincare secrets, feeling somewhat puzzled himself.

He looked at Xiao Wu's radiant appearance and recalled the strange tone in her voice last night, assuming she had simply slept well or that her anger toward him had passed; he didn't think in any other direction at all.

[Intelligence-Reducing Halo activated, Tang San concludes "Xiao Wu's good complexion is because she is well-rested and has forgiven him in her heart"]

[Tang San's thoughts: It seems Xiao Wu has truly forgiven me; she looks so good after a night's sleep. Once training is over, I'll have a good talk with her.]

Feeling Tang San's gaze, Xiao Wu felt a wave of nausea and subconsciously shifted toward Fu Qin, wanting to get further away from him.

Her mind was now filled with nothing but Fu Qin; Tang San's presence only made her feel annoyed.

Fu Qin set down his bowl and chopsticks, stood up, and walked toward Xiao Wu with a gentle smile.

"Sister Xiao Wu, is breakfast not enough? I have a meat bun here; you can have it."

He handed the untouched meat bun to Xiao Wu.

Xiao Wu's eyes lit up. She immediately took the bun and said with a smile, "Hee hee, thank you, Brother Fu Qin!" She picked up the bun and began to eat it in small bites, her face full of happy smiles.

Watching this scene, Ning Rongrong felt a sourness in her heart and couldn't help but say, "Brother Fu Qin, I want a meat bun too!"

She reached out her hand, a hint of coquetry in her eyes.

Fu Qin chuckled, pulling a meat bun from his robes to hand to her.

"Here, for you. I made sure to buy a few extra yesterday."

[Fate Origin and Dissipation Max+ activated, Ning Rongrong's favorability toward Fu Qin has exceeded 100 points]

[Ning Rongrong's thoughts: Brother Fu Qin is so kind, he even went out of his way to bring me a meat bun! He must like me too, otherwise why would he be so thoughtful?]

Ning Rongrong took the meat bun and began to eat happily, her gaze toward Fu Qin filled with affection.

Zhu Zhuqing watched the scene before her, her brows furrowing almost imperceptibly, though a flicker of envy crossed her eyes.

She looked at Fu Qin's gentle and considerate demeanor, then recalled the debauched face of Dai Mubai, and felt a bitter taste in her heart.

[Zhu Zhuqing favorability +5, current 30]

Fu Qin watched the favorability ratings rising before Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong, his thoughts swirling.

Love Continent, it truly lives up to its name.